Traffic Shift Scheduled for 116th and Allisonville Interchange

Fishers, IN · July 16, 2026

Watching the orange barrels move at 116th and Allisonville is the only thing on the docket before sunrise. It’s a muggy start, but the coffee is hot.

📰 The Lead

The transformation of the 116th Street and Allisonville Road intersection into a "Michigan Left" interchange is hitting a major milestone this week. Crews are preparing to shift traffic to the newly completed bridge deck on the north side of the project. This shift is a prerequisite for the final phase of construction, which aims to eliminate the traditional left-turn signals that have long caused backups during the evening rush. While the orange barrels aren't disappearing just yet, this move signals that the project is on track for its late-year completion. Drivers should expect flaggers and temporary lane closures through Friday morning as the striping is finalized. Once fully operational, this design is expected to reduce accidents by nearly 50 percent at one of our busiest gateways.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • HSE Schools Budget Hearing — The district holds its first public hearing on the 2027 facility maintenance plan tonight at 6:00 PM.

  • Nickel Plate Trail Lighting — New solar-powered lighting is being installed this week between 106th and 116th Streets for safer evening commutes.

  • New Bakery Lease Signed — A local favorite sourdough bakery has officially signed a lease for the vacant space in the Nickel Plate District.

🌦️ Today's Outlook

  • High 92°F · Low 71°F — Drizzle Keep the umbrella handy for the afternoon commute; it's going to be a muggy one.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Thursday Night Concert — Nickel Plate District AMP, 7:00 PM The classic rock tribute band takes the stage; bring your own chairs.

  • Noblesville: Shakespeare in the Park — Federal Hill Commons, 8:00 PM A short drive for a professional production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

  • Carmel: Late Night at the Museum — Museum of Art, 6:00–9:00 PM Interactive exhibits and live jazz just a few miles west of town.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Mudsock Monument Located near the intersection of 116th and Brooks School Road, this stone marker commemorates the 1892 "Battle of Mudsock." The legendary brawl between local farmers and railroad workers gave the area its nickname long before the suburban boom arrived.

Fishers Daily Digest — compiled from local sources as of 6 AM. For breaking updates, follow your local newsrooms.

Sent with care by MailerDot — your city, every morning.

More Fishers editions → · Subscribe →